Mar Thoma Church Trustee’s Call for Mandatory HIV Test Before Marriage Sparks Debate
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Kerala: Mar Thoma Priest Calls For HIV Tests Before Church Marriages, Says Brides Must Be Checked For ‘Abuse’
A remark by a priest and trustee of the Mar Thoma Church calling for HIV tests before marriages within the Church has triggered controversy in Kerala, as reported in Kerala Kaumudi. Dr K Thomas made the remarks at a Mar Thoma Church family gathering in Thiruvananthapuram on 30 August 2026. He also said that the […]
Keralam priest’s call for HIV tests before marriage sparks row
A Mar Thoma Church priest proposed pre-marital HIV screening for couples. He also advised parents to ensure daughters' virginity before marriage ceremonies. His remarks were made at a recent church-organized family gathering. The priest's comments have sparked debate and criticism on social media platforms. Many users found his statements to be derogatory towards church members.
Mar Thoma Church trustee’s call for mandatory HIV test before marriage sparks debate
During a family meet recently, Fr. K. Thomas said he favoured a system under which marriages in Mar Thoma Church would be solemnised only after prospective bride and groom had undergone HIV tests
Rev. Dr. K. Thomas, pastor of the Mar Thoma Church in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, suggested HIV testing before marriage in the church. This statement, made at a school event on August 30, has sparked widespread backlash from the community and on social media.
The remark by the Marthomas Sabha priest trustee that HIV testing should be made mandatory for young men in the church before marriage has sparked controversy. Rev. Dr. K. Thomas said at the Marthomas Sabha family meeting in Thiruvananthapuram that parents should ensure that girls are not abused before marriage. The remark was that the bodies that are blessed at weddings are not that good these days. This statement was criticized on social media…
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